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Water flows over the Arizona spillway, looking north-northwest at Hoover Dam, Arizona: photographic slide
Date
1983-08
Archival Collection
Description
This series of photographs documents the historic water overflow at Hoover Dam as seen from the Arizona side of the dam. Taken in August of 1983, this overflow marked the first time the spillways were used during a flood. After initially being filled, the spillways were tested once in August of 1941.
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Water flows over the Arizona spillway, looking north-northwest at Hoover Dam, Arizona: photographic slide
Date
1983-08
Archival Collection
Description
This series of photographs documents the historic water overflow at Hoover Dam as seen from the Arizona side of the dam. Taken in August of 1983, this overflow marked the first time the spillways were used during a flood. After initially being filled, the spillways were tested once in August of 1941.
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Film transparency of Hoover Dam affiliated businessmen and engineers, Boulder City, Nevada, July 1931
Date
1931-07
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of businessmen and engineers affiliated with Hoover Dam. From left to right: W. A. Bechtel, First Vice President, Six Companies, Inc.; Walker R. Young, Construction Engineer, Bureau of Reclamation; Elwood Mead, Commissioner, Bureau of Reclamation, F. T. Crowe, General Superintendent, Six Companies, Inc.; R. F. Walter, Chief Engineer, Bureau of Reclamation. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of the Colorado River before diversion tunnels for the Hoover Dam were completed, 1930-1933
Date
1930 to 1933
Archival Collection
Description
A construction site for the Hoover Dam. A label at the bottom of the photo: "Circa 1930's. Colorado River before diversion tunnels were completed."
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Photograph showing construction stairway and electric transmission tower, Hoover Dam, circa 1934-1935
Date
1934 to 1935
Archival Collection
Description
An image from the Boulder Dam powerhouse of open jet flow gates (outlet works). The name was officially changed to Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of Snackateria opening ceremony at Hoover Dam, Boulder City (Nev.), circa 1975
Date
1974 to 1976
Archival Collection
Description
Ceremonies for opening of Hoover Dam Snackateria. Someone pins a ribbon and flowers onto a woman's shirt. Behind them stands a blind man, seen in previous photos (0131 0034 & 0035). Photograph by Bureau of Reclamation, Boulder City, Nevada. Site Name: Snackateria
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Photograph of Lake Mead from the top of the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, December 4, 1939
Date
1939-12-04
Archival Collection
Description
View of Lake Mead from Hoover Dam, printed in a magazine or book. The inscription reads: "This upstream view from the crest of Boulder Dam, illustrates the tremendous proportions of Boulder Lake, and shows, by the intake tower, how much higher the lake can eventually rise."
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Film transparency of Tyrone Power and others visiting Hoover Dam, May 26, 1939
Date
1939-05-26
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image with the following printed description: "Boulder Canyon. Mr. and Mrs. Tyrone Power visit Boulder Dam. With them are Mr. Marion McKeen (Thompson Trophy Pilot) who flew the Powers to Boulder City, and R. B. Spearman who conducted the party through the powerhouse." Note: Mrs. Tyrone Power was the actress, Annabella. Also, Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of passengers on boat at Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s-1950s
Date
1937 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
Passengers on a power boat near Iceberg Canyon on Lake Mead.
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Film transparency of Hoover Dam diversion tunnels, circa early 1930s
Date
1930 to 1935
Archival Collection
Description
A grayscale image showing water beginning to divert through tunnels.
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